Brand comparison
Royal Canin vs Hill's: which vet-recommended brand is actually better?
Royal Canin C (58/100) vs Hill's B (72/100). Side-by-side ingredient breakdown, sub-scores, and daily cost compared.
Adult Medium
- Top ingredients
- 1 rice
- 2 chicken dehydrated 14%
- 3 corn
- 4 animal fats unspecified
- 5 wheat
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Medium Adult Optimal Care
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated 20%
- 2 corn
- 3 wheat
- 4 chicken fat
- 5 rice
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Hill's Science Plan wins: 72/100 (Good) against 58/100 for Royal Canin.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Royal Canin and Hill's compare on each one.
| Dimension | Royal Canin | Hill's |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | C | B |
| Nutrition balance | C | B |
| Undesirables | B | A |
| Transparency | D | C |
| Adaptability | A | A |
| Total score | 58/100 | 72/100 |
Scores are deterministic and based on ingredient composition only. Read our full methodology to understand how each dimension is weighted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Canin or Hill's better for dogs?
Hill's Science Plan scores 72/100 (grade B, good) vs 58/100 (grade C) for Royal Canin on the PetFoodRate methodology. Hill's Science Plan is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Royal Canin and Hill's kibble for dogs?
Royal Canin kibble (58/100) sub-scores: proteins C, nutrition C, undesirables B, transparency D, adaptability A. Hill's kibble (72/100) sub-scores: proteins B, nutrition B, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability A.
How much does Royal Canin cost per day vs Hill's?
Based on the recommended daily ration, Royal Canin costs approximately 1.80 EUR per day per dog, vs 1.86 EUR for Hill's. The price per kg is 5.80 EUR for Royal Canin and 6.20 EUR for Hill's.
Which is healthier for my dog, Royal Canin or Hill's?
Hill's Science Plan ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (72/100 vs 58/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Hill's Science Plan is the safer pick.